Bangalore Weekend Getaways (A Day Trip from Bangalore)

No matter how much we love our jobs and how satisfying the returns may be, everyone tends to get stuck in a rut once in a while. zombie-ing out in front of the PC, seeing the same faces, mulling over the same reports and numbers. It’s called being stuck in a professional limbo, and it happens to the best of us.

Being productive in both your work life and your home life is also important for having a stress-free attitude. A weekend break is a great way to rejuvenate yourself to cure yourself from all the stress you accumulate. Some time away from work - a weekend getaway can refresh you, can boost your productivity actually. So if you are among those who are looking for an ideal getaway a sanctuary to unwind and relax, you have come to just the place.

Taking the initiative to plan a weekend getaway may be difficult, but it's important to work it into your schedule. Here are a few ideas for a your weekend that needn't last more than a day if you're in a time bind

1. Big Banyan Tree

Big Banyan Tree is a giant 400 years old tree located around 28 km from Bangalore. The tree is one of the largest of its kind.
Distance from Bangalore: 30 KM
To know more: https://srsphotos.blogspot.com/2017/07/big-banyan-tree-bengaluru.html

 

2. Shivaganga Hills

Shivagange is a mountain peak with a height of 804.8 meters or 2640.3 feet and Hindu pilgrimage center. It is said that the hill looks like a ‘Shiva Linga’ when seen from one of the sides, also it is said that the spring water found here is from the sacred water of ‘Ganga’ thereby giving the place its name.

Distance from Bangalore: 50 KM
To know more: https://srsphotos.blogspot.com/2018/01/trekking-to-shivaganga-hills-memorable-experience.html

3. Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

Bhoga Nandishwara is an ancient temple dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, his consort Parvati and Nandi. It is one of the oldest temples of Karnataka, built early 9th century. The Bhoga Nandishvara Temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Distance from Bangalore: 55 KM
To know more: https://srsphotos.blogspot.com/2017/10/bhoga-nandeeshwara-temple-chikkaballapur-bangalore.html

4. Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills also known as the Hill of Happiness is among the favorite weekend destination for bangaloreans. Nandi Hills is 4851 feet or 1479 meter above sea level and famous for the Sunrise and Sunset view.

Distance from Bangalore: 60 KM
To know more: https://srsphotos.blogspot.com/2017/05/nandi-hills-bengaluru.html

5. Devarayana Durga Hills (DD Hills)

Devarayana Durga or DD Hills located in the Tumkur district of Karnataka and is famous for its temples, rocky hills surrounded by forest. The road up to the hills gives scenic views of nature and ever the wonderful climate and charming beauty. People also visit here for adventurous, pleasantly and lovely riding experience.

Distance from Bangalore: 70 KM

6. Namada Chilume

Namada Chilume is a natural water spring located near Devarayana Durga Hills or DD Hills in Tumkur district of Karnataka. This is the place where Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana stayed here during their exile in the forest. Lord Rama made this water spring when he could not find any water source to apply tilaka on his forehead. To make this water spring he shot an arrow on the rock and water came out. Hence this place was called Namada Chilume, meaning "Water of Spring". This water keeps running throughout the year and never dries up.

Distance from Bangalore: 75 KM

7. Chunchi Falls

Chunchi Falls is on the river Arkavathi and located in Kanakapura district, Karnataka. This place is very near to Sangama & Mekedatu, so you can visit both the places one after another. My suggestion is to visit Chunchi falls while returning from Sangama and Mekedatu.

Distance from Bangalore: 90 KM
To know more: https://srsphotos.blogspot.com/2017/10/chunchi-falls-kanakapura-bangalore.html

8. Sangam and Mekedatu

Sangama is the place near Bangalore in Kanakapura district, Karnataka where two rivers Kaveri and Arkavati joins and flow through narrow passes of rocks known as Mekedatu.
To visit Mekedatu from Sangama, you need to take coracle to cross the river and then take a Bus ride for few kilometers.
If you are visiting Sangama/Mekedatu, do also visit Chunchi Fall very near to Sangama.

Distance from Bangalore: 100 KM
To know more: https://srsphotos.blogspot.com/2017/10/sangama-mekedatu-kanakapura-bangalore.html

 

9. Lepakshi Temple

Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi is located in the Anantpur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This is the place where the bird Jatayu fell, wounded after a battle against Ravana who had abducted Sita and going to Sri Lanka with her. When Sri Rama reached the spot while looking for Mata Sita, saw the Jatayu who told him about Mata Sita and his battle with Ravana. Rama got overwhelmed by grief as by a surging sense of affection and gratitude and embraces Jatayu, gave him moksha and said compassionately, “Le Pakshi” (rise bird) in Telugu. And hence the place got its name. 

Distance from Bangalore: 125 KM

10. Hogenakkal Waterfalls

Hogenakkal is a waterfall on the Kaveri river in the Dharmapuri district of the Indian state of Tamilnadu. Hogenakkal falls are also referred as Niagara falls of India. If you are looking for the weekend getaway destination from Bangalore where you can have ecstatic driving experience then this place is for you

Distance from Bangalore: 125 KM
To know more: https://srsphotos.blogspot.com/2019/01/a-trip-to-hogenakkal-falls.html